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Not playing in the 4th pre-season game is probably the death knell for Sanchez's career in Denver. He had all the chance in the world to be the starter, and lost out to a 7th-round nobody. He's lucky that teams will always need QBs in the league, or he'd be out of a job.

I believe Lynch was that poor that people don't think he is ready for just for a back up role. The other common complaint was Colquitt leaving

I believe Lynch was that poor that people don't think he is ready for just for a back up role. The other common complaint was Colquitt leaving

Facebook comments are the worst place to get the info! It looks like Lynch was solid on the night: 13/22 with 2TDs, though he did have an interception returned for a TD. The fact that Sanchez got 0 time last night is not the best sign, especially when the draft pick comp is based on him making the roster.

Complaining about releasing a punter is the sign of a good team: you don't have many other things to complain about.

Facebook comments are the worst place to get the info! It looks like Lynch was solid on the night: 13/22 with 2TDs, though he did have an interception returned for a TD. The fact that Sanchez got 0 time last night is not the best sign, especially when the draft pick comp is based on him making the roster.

Complaining about releasing a punter is the sign of a good team: you don't have many other things to complain about.

AFC
Broncos are still the team to beat, despite the QB situation, simply because the skill position players are good enough and the defense is elite. It will keep them in games, all the offense has to do is not turn the ball over. The Patriots have a tough situation with the Brady suspension, could see them at 2-2 before he comes back, but they'll still be fine.

Steelers offense is incredible, enough to put them deep in the playoffs. Chiefs are a balanced team, but will be held back by the conservatism of Alex Smith and Andy Reid's well-documented foibles. AFC South is a total toss up, no team is balanced with the Colts having a good offense and rough defense and the Texans being the opposite. A lot of people are dark-horsing the Jags, but eeehhhh it's dangerous. The Titans will be awful and no one will care. AFC North is probably going to get a wildcard spot with the Steelers and Bengals and (maybe? Can't be nearly as terrible as last year) Ravens. Chargers scream 6-10, at best, but Keenan Allen is worth tuning in for. Raiders have a fun young team that's going to be in the playoffs sooner rather than later. I'd love it if RGIII and Josh Gordon were the redemption story of the year.

NFC
Cardinals, Panthers, Packers, and Seahawks remain the elite teams. Really like my Packers again this year, and we're kind of built up to be all-in with our offensive line hitting free agency next year. NFC East is an absolute dumpster fire, so who knows? Not sure Kirk Cousins is viable, but tagging him was the smart move. The Giants and the Cowboys have holes, and woof on the Eagles. The NFC South is Panthers territory, the Saints have problems and the Falcons are the most bland team in the league (JULIO THOUGH). **** Jeff Fisher, can't wait til he gets fired. 49ers are going to be an adventure, Bears offense will be awful per usual, Bucs will improve but wild card talk is hasty.

AFC
Broncos are still the team to beat, despite the QB situation, simply because the skill position players are good enough and the defense is elite. It will keep them in games, all the offense has to do is not turn the ball over. The Patriots have a tough situation with the Brady suspension, could see them at 2-2 before he comes back, but they'll still be fine.

Steelers offense is incredible, enough to put them deep in the playoffs. Chiefs are a balanced team, but will be held back by the conservatism of Alex Smith and Andy Reid's well-documented foibles. AFC South is a total toss up, no team is balanced with the Colts having a good offense and rough defense and the Texans being the opposite. A lot of people are dark-horsing the Jags, but eeehhhh it's dangerous. The Titans will be awful and no one will care. AFC North is probably going to get a wildcard spot with the Steelers and Bengals and (maybe? Can't be nearly as terrible as last year) Ravens. Chargers scream 6-10, at best, but Keenan Allen is worth tuning in for. Raiders have a fun young team that's going to be in the playoffs sooner rather than later. I'd love it if RGIII and Josh Gordon were the redemption story of the year.

NFC
Cardinals, Panthers, Packers, and Seahawks remain the elite teams. Really like my Packers again this year, and we're kind of built up to be all-in with our offensive line hitting free agency next year. NFC East is an absolute dumpster fire, so who knows? Not sure Kirk Cousins is viable, but tagging him was the smart move. The Giants and the Cowboys have holes, and woof on the Eagles. The NFC South is Panthers territory, the Saints have problems and the Falcons are the most bland team in the league (JULIO THOUGH). **** Jeff Fisher, can't wait til he gets fired. 49ers are going to be an adventure, Bears offense will be awful per usual, Bucs will improve but wild card talk is hasty.

Decent write-up. I think you're underestimating Texans offense though. They'll win AFC South again and I actually see them as Superbowl dark horses.

Decent write-up. I think you're underestimating Texans offense though. They'll win AFC South again and I actually see them as Superbowl dark horses.

I just don't have enough of a sample size for Brock Osweiler, though he does have a mediocre INT%. They're incredibly talented in the skill positions, so if he's your classic "game manager" then they could make some waves.

I just don't have enough of a sample size for Brock Osweiler, though he does have a mediocre INT%. They're incredibly talented in the skill positions, so if he's your classic "game manager" then they could make some waves.

BoB at the helm, I really do think he can be that guy. Pre-season signs are mostly promising.

One thing I'd say is they can't possibly be as bad as last year (where they reached the playoffs).

Inter-conference games tend not to generate the same kind of hype rivalry games do, but when the Patriots and Cardinals square off in Week 1 of the regular season, there will be more than enough to make things interesting.

Both the Patriots and Cardinals lost in their respective conference title games a season ago, and both will be looking to start hot in 2016 as they aspire to return to their winning ways. Those expectations are staples of both Bill Belichick and Bruce Arians who are, arguably, two of the best coaches in football today.

But even beyond the battle between coaches, the Patriots and Cardinals sport two of the most talented rosters in the NFL. However, there will be one glaring absence that puts this game in the map.

Tom Brady will be suspended after dropping his Deflategate appeal, meaning Jimmy Garoppolo will make his first professional start. On the road. In Arizona. Against a very talented, very aggressive Cardinals defense.

“You get a rookie quarterback, it’s always exciting when you get a guy like that for his first game because he’s going to be nervous,” Cardinals defensive tackle Campbell told CBS Sports Radio in July. “He’s probably going to be sitting there holding the ball a little longer or trying to get rid of it quick, throwing bad balls.

“As a vet, we definitely pride ourselves on welcoming [quarterbacks] the right way.”